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Join to apply for the Aircraft Maintenance Engineer - YYC role at WestJet Fulltime Regular City: Calgary, AB (YYC) Posting Open Date: 10/14/2025 Posting Close Date: 10/28/2025 (Please note the posting will close at 11:59pm MST) Why WestJet Every WestJet journey has the potential to enrich lives; a career with us is no exception. WestJet arrived on the Canadian airline scene in 1996 and changed the industry for the better. We made air travel more affordable for Canadians and now were going global. WestJet is a highly skilled team looking for an Aircraft Maintenance Engineer to contribute to the safe and efficient daily maintenance on our fleet of aircraft Boeing 787, 737 NG, 737 MAX, and De Havilland Dash 8400 (Q400). Benefits ACA Premiums starting at 7%, increasing 1% every 3 years to a maximum of 11% Night Shift Premium of $2.00/hour Fuel Tank Entry Premium of $7.00/hour Overtime pay of 1.5 for the initial 8 hours of overtime and 1.75 for time beyond the initial 8 hours (within a pay period) AOG Pay of 1.5 for duration of AOG trips (including nonworking hours) Our WestJet Savings Plan includes a company match of 20% with options to contribute to an RRSP, TFSA or Cash Savings Plan, providing flexibility and choice based on employees individual investing goals Travel Privileges including standby and confirmed flights for you and a travel partner as well as companion passes and discounts on vacation packages Comprehensive, flexible Employee Benefits including primary and extended health coverage, prescriptions, dental and vision care, basic life insurance and ADD, STD and LTD coverage (additional options available for enhanced coverage) PPE Allowance, Tool Allowance and Uniform Allotment Profit Share and Owners Performance Award 554 rotation schedule consisting of day, afternoon and night shifts (shift bidding based on seniority) Technical Training and Career Advancement opportunities allow you to grow your career within our Technical Operations Department Are you ready for your next adventure? Valid Transport Canada Aircraft Maintenance Engineering License required (M2 preferred) Minimum 2 years experience and/or endorsed on Boeing 737 and/or 787 and/or Q400, or equivalent type of aircraft is preferred Proven technical aptitude with strong airframe, powerplant, and flight control experience required Legally entitled to work in Canada (must hold a Canadian Passport or Permanent Residency and/or open work permit with PR card in process) Must be able to obtain Radio Licence within 6 months of employment The physical ability to lift 62 lbs and be able to sit, kneel and stand for extended periods of time Ability to work in a variety of environmental conditions including temperature extremes, confined spaces, working at heights and in a noisy workspace Ability to maintain a positive fit test to wear all safety and protective equipment including (but not limited) to a respirator apparatus Flexibility to work shift work (night shifts, weekends and holidays) including overtime when necessary Must be able to travel for situations where base coverage and/or rescue trips are required Strong computer knowledge and skills using various Maintenance programs and Microsoft Office Applications Conditions of Employment Obtain and maintain a Restricted Area Identification Card (RAIC) issued by Transport Canada Obtain and maintain Airside Vehicle Operators Permits (AVOP). Must have a valid Drivers Licence and a clean drivers abstract Preemployment assessment to measure physical ability and fit for position including audiometric testing Clear police background and criminal record check Offers of employment are conditional on passing a preemployment alcohol and drug screening test including Alcohol, Psychoactive Substances, Illicit Drugs and Cannabis Application Documents Please upload the following documents into your WestJet Career Profile. Documents must be uploaded in Word, PDF, or JPEG format. Save each required document as its own file Label each document: Last Name Document type (ex: Smith Passport) Documents Required Copy of your AME license (front and back) Passport B737 / 787 and/or Q400 endorsements Canadian permanent resident card or work permit The benefits of being a WestJetter WestJet provides all WestJetters with a competitive total rewards package. On top of that, we offer a: friendly culture, travel privileges, and savings and benefit programs that are flexible to meet your specific needs. Think we are a fit? Apply now! We thank all applicants for their interest in WestJet; however, only those candidates who are selected will be contacted. #J-18808-Ljbffr